2021-2022学年北京市昌平区第二中学高二上学期期中考试英语试卷（解析版）.docx

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1、2021-2022学年北京市昌平区第二中学高二上学期期中考试英语试卷（总分值：100分，时间：90分钟）第一节完形填空（共10小题;每题分，共15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。When it came time to vote for the speaker at graduation in the class meeting, Ms. Lenihan asked who would like to be our class speaker. Being a (an) girl, I tried not to mak

2、e eye contact. Seeing several classmates go up to the front to state why they should be the speakers, I felt a sense of 2, But at last Ms. Lenihan 3 in front of us and said, “We will have anothermeeting this week, and I expect to see more participation. I am 4 that some of you are just sitting there

3、 when you should be up here!” When she said those words, I looked up to see she was glaring right at me. I felt so nervous, but knowing she had so much 5 in me, I should not let her down.After spending the whole week practicing a speech, I stood up in front of my classmates. There were eight to ten

4、other participants, and I didnt 6 much for myself. When the votes came in the next day, Ms. Lenihan announced that the class chose me! I would have to stand up in front of our entire school to make a speech. My 7 level went through the roof, but Ms. Lenihan told me she was glad that I had stepped up

5、 to the 8.Over the next month I worked on my graduation speech. When I stood up in front of the whole school, I was still nervous, 9 when I looked at Ms. Lenihan, I remembered the whole reason I was up there was that she had faith in me. I believe I 10 that day, and will always remember the encourag

6、ement that Ms. Lenihan gave me.1. A. shyB. honestC. outgoingD. lazy2. A. dutyB. shameC. lossD. relief3. A. stayed upB. climbed upC. marched upD. pulled叩4. A. disappointedB. depressedC. embarrassedD.frightened5. A. faithB. interestC. prideD.ambition6. A. winB. expectC. proveD. share7. A. threatB. anx

7、ietyC. excitementD.tolerance8. A. achievementB. destinationC. failureD.challenge9. A. tillB. thenC. butD. soD what efforts environmental groups have made【答案】27.D28. A 29. A 30. C【解析】【分析】本文主要关注的是如何解决塑料器具的污染问题。随着移动互联网经济的快速开展, 在线外卖行业在中国迅速增长。但环保活动人士抱怨说，大量的塑料餐具、包装和容器对环 境构成了巨大的挑战，而大量使用一次性筷子加剧了资源消耗。尽管消费者享受

8、着便利，但 也受到了污染的影响，但他们中的许多人对塑料垃圾问题几乎没有关注。环保组织建议消费 者、餐馆和政府部门共同努力，解决塑料废物污染。【27题详解】细节理解题。 根据第二段中 an environmental non-government organization (NGO), against the countrys three largest food delivery platformsBaidu Waimai, Ele.me and Meituan. The NGO stated that the companies failed to provide customers wit

9、h the choice to not receive throwaway plastic utensils along with their food deliveries.可知， The Chongqing Green Volunteer League 指 责这三种食品外卖平台未能向顾客提供不接受一次性塑料餐具的选择。应选Do【28题详解】推理判断题。根据第四段中 Combined efforts by delivery platforms, consumers, restaurants and government departments are required to address

10、plastic waste pollution.和第五段中 For platforms, promoting environmental protection and introducing this idea to consumers are a meaningful move. Moreover, in the future, they should also make strict rules on the use of plastic utensils,可知，作者 建议食品外卖平台提高人们的环保意识。应选A。【29题详解】细节理解题。根据第六段中 Government departme

11、nts could play a major role in this, and by recycling some materials, waste pollution could be reduced and resources saved.可知，政府部门 可以在促进垃圾分类中扮演更重要的角色。应选A。【30题详解】主旨大意题。根据第六段中 Government departments could play a major role in this, and by recycling some materials, waste pollution could be reduced and

12、resources saved.和最后段最后 ,句 Environmental groups suggest that consumers change their habits a little by using their own utensils and dishes and refusing unnecessary plastic containers.可知，这篇文章主要关注的是如 何解决塑料器具的污染问题。应选C。DAccording to statistics published by the BPI (Buying Power Index) a couple of months

13、ago, digital streaming (流媒体)now accounts for 80 percent of the music consumption in the UK. Despite the incredible growth of online streaming platforms like iTunes, Apple Music and Tidal over the past 15 years, a more traditional medium has also seen a return of interest and sales in the music indus

14、try. In 2021, almost one in five of all albums purchased in the UK is vinyl （黑胶唱片）， and it has once again become the most popular physical musical medium.With digital streaming so easy and convenient, why are so many people drawn to traditional records? Some experts claim that vinyl is a physical me

15、dium for experiencing music, something tangible （有形的）to hold and own. For most people, having something tangible and interacting with it gives depth to the experience of music. Listening to an album and touching it the way the artist intended can make them feel more connected to the music and the ar

16、tist. Records are physical products that can be not only displayed but also gifted, shared, traded and passed down through generations.Sound quality is another hot topic. A lot of music lovers feel that the analogue sound （模拟声 音）vinyl offers is superior to modern digital audio, particularly with reg

17、ards to the compressed formats streaming platforms use. There 9s a common belief that old-school analogue audio has a warmer, fuller sound than digitised music. For vinyl followers, the very defect traditional recorders often have, such as the familiar crackle （劈啪作响）when the record starts, bring the

18、 music to life in a different way.There9s a ritualistic aspect to vinyl that a lot of people are drawn to, too. The act of putting a record on一carefully removing the record from the sleeve, placing it on the record player and gently dropping the needle on the right groove （凹槽）一is a more assiduous （丝

19、不苟的）,mindful way of engaging with music. When youre listening to vinyl, you cant tap a button and go about your day while the streaming service provides hours of music. You need to stay close to the record player to move the needle and flip the record over.Its clear that the vinyl interest is well u

20、nderway, and vinyl records are truly making a comeback. In an increasingly digital society, theres something to be said fbr analogue experiences. Perhaps one of the great things about being alive in the 21st century is our ability to have the best of both worlds一the timeless appeal of physical recor

21、ds alongside the easy access to vast music libraries that streaming offers.31. What are the statistics published by the BPI used to show? A. An increase in music consumption.B. The recovery of music industry.C. A comeback of a physical medium.D. The acceptance of online streaming.32. According to so

22、me experts, why does vinyl interest many people? A. It attracts people by its realistic feel.B. It offers simple access to different music.C. It shares a new way to enjoy music.D. It provides people with perfect sound effect.33. The underlined word “ritualistic“ in Para.4 means something. A. Overloo

23、ked by society.B. Updated very frequently.C. Performed as part of a ceremony.D. Kept for a long time without changing.34. How does the writer feel about the future development of music medium?A. Traditional records will get underway.B. The analogue experiences may matter more.C. Vinyl sales will boo

24、m with technological advance.D. There should be a good mix of old and new.【答案】3LC 32. A 33. C 34. D【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了在英国，尽管在线流媒表达在占音乐消费量的80%, 但黑胶唱片再次成为最受欢送的物理音乐媒介。【31题详解】细节理解题。由第一段中的 “Despite the incredible growth of online streaming platforms like iTunes, Apple Music and Tidal over the past 15 y

25、ears, a more traditional medium has also seen a return of interest and sales in the music industry. In 2021, almost one in five of all albums purchased in the UK is vinyl （黑胶唱片），and it has once again become the most popular physical musical medium.”尽管iTunes、Apple Music和Tidal等在线流媒体平台在过去15年里取得了惊人 的增长，

26、但一种更为传统的媒体在音乐行业中的兴趣和销量也有所上升。2021年，在英国 购置的所有专辑中，几乎五分之一是黑胶唱片，它再次成为最受欢送的物质音乐媒介。），可 知BPI过去公布的统计数字说明：黑胶唱片这种传统的物质音乐媒介在音乐行业中的兴趣和 销量也有所上升，即音乐物理媒介回归了。应选C项。【32题详解】名山节理解题。由第二段中的 “Some experts claim that vinyl is a physical medium for experiencing music, something tangible （有形的）to hold and own. For most people,

27、 having something tangible and interacting with it gives depth to the experience of music. （ 一些专家声称，黑胶唱片是一 种体验音乐的物质媒介，一种可持有和拥有的有形的东西。对大多数人来说，拥有一些有形 的东西并与之互动，可以给音乐带来深度体验。），可知专家认为黑胶唱片是一种可持有和拥 有的有形的东西，拥有黑胶唱片，黑胶唱片带来的真实感能给人们在音乐上带来深度体验。 应选A项。【33题详解】词义猜想题。由第四段中的 “ Theres a ritualistic aspect to vinyl that

28、a lot of people are drawn to, too. The act of putting a record oncarefully removing the record from the sleeve, placing it on the record player and gently dropping the needle on the right groove （凹槽）一is a more assiduous （一 丝不苟的），mindful way of engaging with music. 黑胶唱片还有一个 ritualistic 方面，很多 人也被吸引。放唱

29、片的动作一一把唱片小心地从唱片套上取下来，放在唱机上，然后轻轻地 把唱针放在右边的凹槽上一一是很一丝不苟的，专注于音乐的方式。），可知后文讲了放唱片 的流程动作取唱片套一一把唱片放在唱机上一一拨动唱针），这是放唱片的一系列仪式化 动作，ritualistic在此处意为“作为仪式的一局部进行的。应选C项。【34题详解】推理判断题。由最后一段中的 uPerhaps one of the great things about being alive in the 21st century is our ability to have the best of both worlds-the timel

30、ess appeal of physical records alongside the easy access to vast music libraries that streaming offers. （也许在 21 世纪活着的 一件伟大的事情就是我们能够拥有两个世界中最好的东西一一物质记录的永恒吸引力，以及 流媒体提供的巨大音乐库的便捷访问。），可知作者希望同时拥有音乐物质记录方式黑胶唱 片）和流媒体音乐，说明作者认为新流媒体音乐）老黑胶唱片）应该很好地结合起来。 应选D项。第二节（共5小题:每题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最正确选项，并在答题卡

31、上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。This Way to Dreamland Daydreaming means people think about something pleasant, especially when this makes them forget what they should be doing. Daydreamers have a bad reputation for being unaware of whafs happening around them. They can seem forgetful and clumsy. 35 They annoy us

32、 because they seem to be ignoring us and missing the important things. But daydreamers are also responsible for some of the greatest ideas and achievements in human history. 36 Can you imagine what kind of world we would have without such ideas and inventions?So how can you come up with brilliant da

33、ydreams and avoid falling over tree roots or otherwise looking like a fool?First, understand that some opportunities（时机）for daydreaming are better than others. Feeling safe and relaxed will help you to slip into daydreams. 37 And if you want to improve your chances of having a creative idea while yo

34、ure daydreaming, try to do it while you are involved in another task-preferably something simple, like taking a shower or walking, or even making meaningless drawings. Its also important to know how to avoid daydreams for those times when you really need to concerntrate. MindfUlness” , being focused

35、, is a tool that some people use to avoid falling asleep. 38 Final 1 y, you never know what wonderful idea might strike while your mind has moved slowly away. 39 Always remember that your best ideas might come when your head is actually in the clouds.A. Having interesting things to think about also

36、helps.B. They stare off into space and wander by themselves.C. Without wandering minds, we wouldnt have relativity , Coke or Post-it notes.D. At one time, daydreaming was thought to be a cause of some mental illnesses.E. It involves slow, steady breathing for self-control that helps people stay calm

37、 and attentive.F. Daydreams are often very simple and direct, quite unlike sleep dreams, which may be hard to understand.G. Therefore, its a good idea to keep a notebook or voice recorder nearby when youre in the daydream zone.【答案】35.B36. C 37. E 38. A 39. G【解析】【分析】本文属于说明文，介绍了每个人都会做的白日梦，白日梦有不好的方面，但也

38、有很 多好的地方。文章中给出了三条很好的利用其积极面的建议。【35题详解】考查逻辑关系。根据第一段主要说的是群众印象中的白日做梦有哪些弊端，选项在文章前后 句中起到段内逻辑连接的作用。B 项：They stare off into space and wander by themselves.他 们凝视着天空，单独漫步，符合语境，应选B。【36题详解】考查逻辑例证。本段话锋一转说到了白日做梦其实有着很多的好处.选项前后依然是顺承关 系。C 项： Without wandering minds, we wouldnt have relatively, Coke or Post-it notes.

39、 没有 恍惚的思绪，我们将不会有相对论、可乐或者便条.符合文意.应选C。【37题详解】考查逻辑关系。根据上句 Feeling safe and relaxed will help you to slip into daydreams.可知感 觉平安和放松会帮助你进入白日梦。本选项中的it指代前句的动名词短语feeling safe and relaxed,解题线索明显，应选E。【38题详解】考查逻辑关系。本段主要讲如何防止不合时宜的白日做梦，A项：Having interesting things to think about also helps.思考感兴趣的事情也是有帮助的，符合文意。且选

40、项中有also为提示 词，应选A。【39题详解】考查逻辑关系。根据上句 Finally, you never know what wonderful idea might strike while your mind has moved slowly away.可知你永远不会知道好 想法会什么时候出现，然而可能会慢 慢忘记 G 项：Therefore, its a good idea to keep a notebook or voice recorder nearby when youre in the daydream zone.因此，你应该带一个本子随时记，本选项中的逻辑词Therefo

41、re可为做 题线索之一，应选G。第三局部书面表达（共两节，32分）第一节阅读表达（共4小题:第1、2题各2分，第3题3分，第4题5分，共12分)。阅读下面短文，根据短文内容在答题卡相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息，完成对该问题的 答复。A team of scientists has come up with a plan. They say could help rebuild the Arctic ice cap. The ice cap is a huge area of sea ice that covers most of the Arctic Ocean all year round

42、.Usually, the sea ice gets thicker and spreads further each winter, but this hasnt happened fbr the past few years. Last month, the ice cap had shrunk to its smallest size since scientists began keeping records of it 38 years ago. The weather in the Arctic has been unusually warm this winter. Some d

43、ays, temperatures have been 20 higher than is normal for this time of year. In March, the temperature was above 0 at least one day.The Arctic ice cap is needed to be rebuilt because sea ice reflects heat and light from the sun back into space. With less ice, the ocean would absorb more heat. The Arc

44、tic would warm up even more quickly, and more ice would melt. Without sea ice, many animals would lose their natural habitats and could become endangered. It could also affect the weather, with more storms and erosion along the coast.Dr. Steven Desch and a group of scientists from ArizonaStateUniver

45、sity in the United States think they can help to build up Arctic sea ice again. They want to set up wind-powered pumps on the existing sea ice. During the winter, the pumps would spread water from the ocean over the surface of the ice where it would freeze and form a new layer of ice. The scientists

46、 say that in 10 years, this could add an extra metre of ice to the ice cap.The plan would require about 10 million pumps and it would be very expensive about $655 billion. Some other scientists are wondering if the pumps would actually work in severe Arctic conditions. They are also concerned about

47、how the project might affect the environment.Dr. Desch said his team hoped their proposal would get more people interested in looking for a solution to the problem of melting sea ice. He said the only plan people have right now is to try to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (排放)from cars and other man

48、-made sources. He and his team dont think that will be enough to save the sea ice, so theyre going to work on their plan and hope that it will give everyone a good start on saving the Arctic ice cap.40. Why is Arctic ice cap important?41. What is Dr. Steven Deschs solution to the problem?42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. Some scientists were worried about the project and Dr. Desch hoped more people could help improve it.43. Please briefly present your own solution(s) to the greenhouse gas emission problem in your daily li